917 N 7th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115 - Photo 1

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$185,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,162 Sq. Ft.
1.5 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome home to 917 N. 7th Street in DeKalb! This charming, character-filled Cape Cod is a beautifully maintained three-bedroom home offering a flexible layout and thoughtful updates throughout. The main level features a spacious, sunlit living room, an inviting kitchen with a comfortable eating area, a fully updated bath, and a convenient first-floor bedroom-ideal for guests, a home office, or easy single-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and a half bath, providing privacy and a well-designed separation of space. The finished walk-out basement adds exceptional versatility, complete with a recreation room, bar area, and a mechanical/laundry room with a shower and exterior access to the shared driveway-perfect for entertaining or creating additional living space. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced yard, a 1.5-car detached garage, a newer fence (2023), plus a newer back door and side storm door. With space, functionality, and key updates already taken care of, this home is move-in ready and full of opportunity. As an added perk, the property is located on the NIU Huskie Bus Line for added convenience. Don't miss your chance to make this one yours!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 917 N 7th St

General

Sold For: $185,000
Taxes: $2,621 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12572527

Interior

Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Water Softener (Owned), Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1.5
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: De Kalb
County: DeKalb
Driving Directions: RT 23 TO 7TH SOUTH TO HOUSE, OR RT 38 TO 7TH, N TO HOUSE

School Information

School District: 428
Midd School District: 428
High School: De Kalb High School
Private School: De Kalb High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Full, Walk-Out Access
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 1,162
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1940
Built Before 1978: Yes

Additional Structures

Other Structures: None

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.126
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 51 x 111 x 51 x 110
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced, Partial

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1940
Tax Amount: $2,621.82
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 814380022

Listed by Compass
Sold by eXp Realty - Geneva and eXp Realty - Chicago North Ave

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Schools

Schools serving 917 N 7th St

School District:Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Name	Grades	Distance
Littlejohn Elementary School 1121 School Street, DeKalb, IL 60115	K-5	0.3 mi
Clinton Rosette Middle School 650 North 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115	6-8	0.3 mi
De Kalb High School 501 West Dresser Road, DeKalb, IL 60115	9-12	1.4 mi

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